On this week’s You and the Law, we’re looking at the steady decline in case backlogs across the court system and the work of the Judiciary to continue this trend.
Five judges, appointed to serve in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, were sworn into office by Governor-General, Sir. Patrick Allen during a recent ceremony at King’s House.
On this week’s You and the Law, we’re continuing our look at case law and how legal precedents are set, followed and utilized in the judicial system with Attorney-At-Law Craig Carter.
On this week’s You and the Law, we're looking at case law and how legal precedents are set, followed and utilized in the judicial system with Attorney-at-law, Craig Crater.
With COVID-19 spurring efforts to fast-track the implementation of technology within the courts, President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Patrick Brooks says the pandemic has shifted the court’s processes for the better
On this week’s You and the Law, the long-awaited new Road Traffic Act and it’s regulations are one step closer to enactment following the recent approval of the Act by the Senate.
On this week’s You and the Law, we’re looking at the Jamaica National Heritage Trust Act and the legal process for having a site or location declared a National Monument.
On this week’s You and the Law, a new Bail Act is being drafted for tabling in parliament later this year by the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs. We’ll share what we know about the legislation so far.
On this week’s You and the Law, we’re looking at a divisive part of Jamaica’s criminal justice system that has entered the public discourse yet again. We’re talking about the Death Penalty and where Jamaica stands legally on the practice.
On this week’s edition of You and the Law, we’re looking at why you shouldn’t pay Justices of the Peace (JPs) for their services, and what you should do if a JP asks for payment in exchange for their services.
On this week’s edition of You and the Law, we’re look at the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministries of Justice and Education & Youth for the promotion of the National Restorative Justice programme in schools across the country.
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